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Written by: Zhou Lixi
2021-05-30 19:03
Last update date: 2021-05-30 19:04
The Stake June 4th Memorial Hall reopened today (30th) with new exhibition content, reconstructing the scene of Tiananmen Square in Beijing and the evening party at Victoria Park for many years, and setting up a small area for visitors to mourn.
Han Dongfang, the former labor movement leader who participated in the 1989 pro-democracy movement and the founder of China Labor Bulletin, visited the June 4th Memorial Hall today.
He said that understanding is not that everyone chooses to continue to remember June 4th in the face of the current situation, but June 4th is a part of his life. He does not need to remind himself through candlelight or special days, emphasizing that "what happened is what happened."
He believes that although the way of mourning is not unimportant, it is not considered the most important thing.
There are many visitors from the mainland who are interested in learning about the June 4th Incident. They all believe that it is a good thing to have a memorial to let people understand the incident; there are also Hong Kong residents who take their children to visit, hoping to pass on history.
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Said to understand that everyone has their own capacity
In an interview, Han Dongfang stated that before arriving at the memorial today, he told his wife that he hoped to "try to forget" today. "Some people say that remembering June 4th may endanger national security. We are not interested in national security, nor do we have any interest in endangering any country. Safe, so let’s try to forget.”
Han Dongfang pointed out that if it can be forgotten at the June Fourth Memorial Hall, it should be reassuring, but after arriving at the Memorial Hall, I found it a bit difficult.
He said that what happened in history has become part of everyone’s memory, and for him it is more of a life. To him, "Nineteen Six Four" is like a birthday for rebirth. He does not need to remind himself by going to the Victoria Park or a candlelight. .
Han Dongfang believes that June 4th will not be forgotten by the society. He pointed out that most people have not experienced historical events such as the Cultural Revolution, but they will also be clear.
He said that everyone has different understandings of what form, how many people, and where to remember. "If someone thinks that remembering June 4th will endanger the country, there may be some truth; if someone chooses to forget because they are worried that others are afraid of harming national security. It's normal, but I can't think of any Hong Kong people who would be interested in endangering national security."
He said that some people might choose "Forget it, don't want to", understanding that everyone has their own ability to bear it.
Han Dongfang, a former labor movement leader who participated in the 1989 pro-democracy movement, also visited the memorial hall.
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Han Dongfang pointed out that June 4th is part of his life, so he decided not to accept media interviews in 2009, because every year close to June 4th, he is visited by people. He does not want to become a "dinosaur" and can only be visited in museums. "Although it is not unimportant, but I don’t think the way to mourn is the most important thing."
He mentioned that China has not been able to mention June 4th for many years, but some people will change the name to "May 35" because everyone has not forgotten it.
He believes that the more incapable of speaking, the more it will become a memory, because the restricted action itself will make the memory clearer, emphasizing that the June 4th incident "if it happened, it happened."
Parents take their children to visit Ji inherit memory
Ms. Li visited the memorial hall with her husband and two children. She pointed out that June 4th is a history that cannot be forgotten. The students in those days also hoped for a good country, but the deaths were not rehabilitated. She criticized the authorities for wanting time to dilute history.
She emphasized that even if there is no peaceful assembly, she will never forget the June 4th incident, and will tell the next generation of the incident, and will not let people delete or modify the history, but frankly she is very worried about the June Fourth Memorial being banned.
Mr. Huang, a 50-year-old church preacher, said that he was very impressed with June 4 more than 30 years ago, and the fire will continue.
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Mr. Huang, a 50-year-old church preacher, said that he was deeply impressed by the June 4th incident, and there is still a fire that continues to mourn. He also believes that under the recent political situation, the memorial needs to be preserved. He described the visit to himself for more than 30 years. sure.
Mr. Huang believes that in the past, many people have expressed their views that when they wear clothes with more sensitive words on the street, they have different reactions. People who understand avoidance, but there are also fellow travelers.
He emphasized that it is not necessary to see 180,000 candles or 1 million people take to the streets to feel mourning, but he also regrets that the June 4th party cannot be held.
Miss Xiao, who came to work in Hong Kong from the Mainland only last year, said that she read the news yesterday and learned that this year's Victoria Park Candlelight Gala was banned, but she knew that visiting the June 4th Memorial Hall was legal and feasible.
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Mainlanders learn about June 4th through the memorial: one more channel is a good thing
Miss Xiao, who came from the Mainland to work in Hong Kong last year, said that she read the news yesterday and learned that this year's Victoria Park Candlelight Gala was banned, but she knew that visiting the June 4th Memorial Hall was legal and feasible.
She believes that June 4th is a major event, and it is always a good thing to have more channels to let people know about it.
Mr. Chen, who came to Hong Kong to work for half a year from the Mainland, said that he knew little about the June 4th incident. He didn't know that there was an evening party on June 4th. However, he thought it was reasonable and meaningful as a memorial event, but in recent years many incidents would be used by violent organizations.
He believes that as long as the June Fourth Memorial Hall presents the truth objectively, it is a good thing, and presents the whole story from a more neutral standpoint.
Mr. Chen also pointed out that the general trend of each country is to move forward, and the mark of forward progress is to be able to face up to the past history, correct mistakes if there are mistakes, and encourage others, and finally all the truth should be presented.
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